Planning a wedding or a special occasion calls for a standout dessert that will wow your guests and create lasting memories. This White Almond Wedding Cake recipe is perfect for such elegant affairs, with its light and moist layers topped with a rich and creamy almond-flavored frosting. Baked to perfection, this cake is sure to be a showstopper at your next celebration!
White Almond Wedding Cake
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 2 teaspoons almond extract
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Almond Frosting:
– 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup almond paste
– 6 cups powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon almond extract
– Sliced almonds, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Almond Frosting:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and almond paste until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Add the heavy cream and almond extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
4. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
5. Repeat with the remaining layers, stacking them on top of each other.
6. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
7. Garnish with sliced almonds for an elegant touch.
Serve this White Almond Wedding Cake at your special event and watch as it becomes the talk of the party. The combination of moist cake layers with the rich almond frosting creates a delectable treat that is both beautiful and delicious. Enjoy the process of baking and decorating this stunning cake, and bask in the compliments you will receive on your culinary skills. Let this recipe be a part of your cherished celebrations, making each moment even sweeter.
